Sensation and Perception

Taste Buds and Flavor Perception

Taste and flavor are central to the human experience of food, influencing nutrition, culture, and behavior. The sensory processes that…

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Cross-Modal Interactions Between Taste and Smell

Flavor perception is a multisensory phenomenon that emerges from the integration of gustatory, olfactory, and supplementary sensory inputs. Rather than…

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Olfactory System and Memory Connections

Far from being merely a mechanism for odor discrimination, the olfactory system forms an intimate bridge between chemosensory input and…

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Infant Perception Studies: Foundations, Findings, and Methodologies

Infant perception studies occupy a central position in developmental science, providing indispensable insights into the origins and early trajectories of…

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Art Perception: How We Interpret Visual Meaning Through Psychology and Culture

Art perception is a multifaceted and profoundly human phenomenon that encompasses how individuals, communities, and cultures engage with, interpret, and…

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The 2 Chemical Senses: Taste and Smell

The chemical senses—taste and smell—constitute fundamental sensory modalities that allow organisms to perceive—and interact with—the chemical composition of their environment.

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Clinical Implications of the Gate-Control Theory

This in-depth article explores the clinical implications of Gate-Control theory, from TENS and physical therapy to psychological and pharmacological interventions—while…

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Gate-Control Theory of Pain. A Comprehensive Overview

This post reviews the Gate-Control Theory in detail: its historical origins, core concepts and mechanisms, empirical support and limitations, clinical…

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Phantom Limb Phenomena in Psychology and Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide

Phantom limb phenomena encompass a range of sensory, motor, and cognitive experiences that occur in relation to a limb that…

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Skin Receptors and the Somatosensory Cortex

This post examines the types and properties of skin receptors, the peripheral and central pathways that transmit tactile information, the…

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